Manji Uke (卍受け) is a distinctive karate technique, often translated as "double forearm block". It's a combined defense technique combining a downward block (gedan barai) with an outward middle block (uchi uke) performed simultaneously with each arm in opposite directions. The arms are crossed and moved in opposite directions, with the front arm moving outward and the rear arm passing close to the body. This technique is often executed in a back stance (Kokutsu Dachi). The arms crossing during th